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Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood

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A 14-part documentary that explores the life and career of Billy Bob Thornton, chronicling his journey that led him to work on Sling Blade. The piece features plenty of interview snippets with cast, crew, friends, and family; clips from other Thornton films; the origins of the Karl Childers character; how Sling Blade shaped his career; and more.

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What is Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood (2005) about?

A 14-part documentary that explores the life and career of Billy Bob Thornton, chronicling his journey that led him to work on Sling Blade. The piece features plenty of interview snippets with cast, crew, friends, and family; clips from other Thornton films; the origins of the Karl Childers character; how Sling Blade shaped his career; and more.

Who stars in Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood?

Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood stars Billy Bob Thornton (Self), Tom Epperson (Self), Virginia Thornton (Self), Rick Dial (Self), Robert Duvall (Self).

How long is Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood?

Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005.

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